If you have hypertension, you already know that daily blood pressure monitoring is important. But do you know why your doctor has recommended that you measure your blood pressure every day? Many patients don’t, they simply follow their physician’s instructions without thinking twice. If you are considered “at risk” for hypertension, your doctor will request […]

Modern technology has given us many useful devices designed to simplify and improve our lives. From mobile smartphones to fitness and health trackers, we are able to track a wide range of useful stats about our health, fitness levels, even our last workout. In fact, fitness trackers have become so advanced that they can even […]

If you are trying to balance your career and care for an aging parent, you already know how difficult it can be. At times, it can be exhausted to give both your job and your parent the attention they both need. You still do it because you love your parent and you need your job. […]

We can quantify our quality of life by three factors. The first being our health including our physical fitness, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels and blood pressure. The second being the technology we have access to. This can include e-magazines, social media, mobile applications and more. Finally, the third factor that is an important part […]

Whenever we go to the doctor, the first thing the nurse does it take our vital signs. This is before we even see the doctor and before anyone examines us. Why are our vital signs so important? Our vital signs play an important role in our health and, when we go to the doctor, he […]

What can you do to prevent a stroke? Strokes can be caused by many factors in life such as poor diet, lack of exercise and bad habits. In reality, a stroke can happen almost anyone, even those with a healthy lifestyle. We can reduce our risk of stroke by eating healthier, working out more and […]

There are many simple exercises that are low impact and yet beneficial. These simple exercises can be performed at home to maintain your muscle strength and keep up with your health. Even if you feel that you are not strong enough or limber enough to perform these exercises, an experienced caregiver can help. These are […]

Sleep is important for the heart health. Quality sleep can help to decrease mental issues and inflammation in our body. Sleep brings balance and can counteract the strains of our daily lives and it can also improve our mental acuity and cognitive performance. Sleep is also critical to ensuring that your heart stays healthy and […]

Getting old is a natural process that none of us can avoid. What can you do to prepare yourself and age well? It is not easy on our body, mind and spirit and the aging process can begin to take its toll on us when we reach our late 40’s and early 50’s. In fact, […]

When you are cooking at home it is easy to ensure your meal is healthy and nutritious. After all, you are the one preparing it. But what happens when eating out? You won’t have full control over what and how the food is being prepared. For some of us, it happens a few times every […]